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Princeton publishes report detailing iPad DHCP issues
Princeton University recently documented some problematic wireless issues they’ve encountered on campus due to the growing number of iPads. The malfunction we see is that the iPad uses DHCP to obtain a lease, renews the lease zero or more times (as expected), but then continues using the IP address without renewing the lease further. The […]
Continue reading...Some iPad owners experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues
Monday, April 5, 2010
AppleInsider reports that a number of support threads have been opened up on Apple’s website to address problems some iPad users have had in connecting to and maintaining strong Wi-Fi connections. “I have also noticed very weak wifi signal in my 16GB iPad,” user tdbc wrote. “Even when standing in front of the wlan router […]
Continue reading...Hittin’ you with some late night Apple links
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Mac sales grow 11.8% as Apple takes 94% U.S. market share – AppleInsider Mac Pro to get exclusive on six-core, 32nm Xeons? – Electronista ‘Wi-Fi Direct’ to simplify peer-to-peer wireless networking – MacRumors Over 1.5 million devices using pirated iPhone apps – iPodNN Apple’s departure from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce puts green politics over […]
Continue reading...Wi-Fi usage from Apple products skyrocket 221%
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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Results from the first ever wireless census show that wi-fi usage from Apple devices has skyrocketed an astounding 221% in just one year. All told, “Apple devices now represent 32% of all the devices seen” in the reports findings, which was conducted by Meraki.
Continue reading...Will the iPhone hit China sooner than expected?
Saturday, July 11, 2009
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According to the stock research firm Wedge Partners, Apple recently applied for a Network Access License in China which might soon pave the way for the iPhone to finally hit the streets of Shanghai. Interestingly, Wedge Partners noted that the license application from Apple doesn’t reference an iPhone with wi-fi connectivity, a point worth mentioning […]
Continue reading...AT&T makes switching from 3G to Wi-Fi networks a seamless transition
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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AT&T issued a press release on Wednesday announcing that iPhone users running the new 3.0 OS update will be able to switch over to Wi-Fi networks from 3G networks without having to go through a 2-step authentication process first. AT&T’s press release can be viewed after the break.
Continue reading...New Snow Leopard Screenshots Surface; Wi-Fi signal strength now visible in AirPort Menu
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Michael Flux has posted an extensive gallery of screenshots from the latest Snow Leopard build. Here are a few that we found particularly interesting. At last! Wi-Fi singal strength is now visible from within the AirPort menu. Snow Leopard dynamically sets your Time Zone for you Here’s Preview using annotations view. Nice. You can check […]
Continue reading...Using an iPhone to fly an RC Airplane and Helicopter [Video]
Sunday, May 3, 2009
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Joshua Ziering has an extremely interesting write-up and video on how he was able to use his iPhone to control an RC helicopter via wifi. And in an odd collision of worlds, Joshua Ziering is apparently the nephew of Ian Ziering, who you might know better as Steve Sanders from the original Beverly Hills 90210. […]
Continue reading...BlackBerry Storm 2 to support Wi-Fi, set for September launch
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Don’t let all the hype surrounding the upcoming Pre and latest iPhone model fool you – RIM is still very much a player in the smartphone game. Slashgear is reporting that RIM is poised to release a second edition of its touchscreen BlackBerry Storm phone sometime this September. Notably, the updated model will support wi-fi.
Continue reading...AT&T becomes largest provider of Wi-Fi hotspots
Friday, November 7, 2008
Well this should come as good news for iPhone owners. AT&T announced plans today to purchase Wayport, a Wi-Fi provider that caters to a number of businesses including McDonalds and an impressive array of Hotel chains such as Marriott and Four Seasons. All in all, the deal (which came in at $275 Million) now bolsters […]
Continue reading...Free AT&T Wi-Fi for iPhone Users
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
AT&T announced today that iPhone users can access AT&T wi-fi hot spots free of charge. In an update to their website, the phone carrier stated: “AT&T knows Wi-Fi is hot, and FREE Wi-Fi is even hotter. Which is why FREE AT&T Wi-Fi access is now available for Apple iPhone at thousands of hotspots nationwide, including Starbucks*. […]
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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